Singaporeans buying mooncakes for charity

Seasonal delights: Eow packing walnut Shanghai mooncakes at the shop in Taman Sentosa, Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: As the Mid-Autumn Festival nears, it is common for Singapore residents to visit Johor Baru to buy mooncakes for their loved ones.

However, a new trend has emerged, where many are also buying them for strangers – all in the name of charity.